Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange'
Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' has vivid red-orange blossoms with burgundy speckled gold centres. Interesting seedpods in fall.
Description:
Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' was developed for its attractive fall seed pods, however, the flowers are pretty spectacular too with a profusion of vivid red-orange blossoms with burgundy speckled gold centres atop upright, 30-36 inch high, sword-like foliage offering a vertical and spiky texture to the garden. Blooms mid to late summer. An all-round winner for great functionality in garden borders, containers, mass planting and for cut flowers. Requires well-drained soil. Popular with hummingbirds and bees.
Common Name: Montbretia
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Grasslands in South Africa.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar
Check Availability
*The Plant Encyclopedia is updated each year to provide a representation of the plants we offer, have offered, and may offer again. However, it is not a live inventory of our stock. Not all plants will be available at all times or in every year. Use the link above to enquire about the availability of this plant. Additionally, we carry many plants that have not yet been entered into our database so please enquire if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Plants are available only for on-site sales at our nursery in Richmond, BC, Canada or for shipping within Canada. We do not ship internationally. However, if you are visiting the nursery from afar, we can arrange for the necessary permits and paperwork for you to take plants back with you to your country.